roccoschili Chapter 190 Hiding
Chapter 190 Hiding
February 6th.
It is auspicious for getting married, moving, taking up a new post, and breaking ground.
It is forbidden to move the coffin.
Qiao Erqiang paid a fortune teller to pick a date for him. When he got back, he checked the calendar and found this was the date.
The wedding day was quite lively. Qiao Erqiang and Sun Shaofen had run a successful fast food business, so they knew many people, and with relatives also coming, the wedding day was packed with guests.
Zhang Jianjun realized that his generation had all grown up and reached the age of starting a family.
If we exclude Zhang Jianshe and Chang Xingyun, who have a significant age difference, Qiao Erqiang was the first to get married. Chang Xingyun was considered a late marriage; she was four years older than Chang Xingyu and was already twenty-eight when she got married.
Although Zhang Jianjun had a very good relationship with the Qiao family, he was a guest and did not need to get involved or help them.
Wei Shufang arrived before eight o'clock, and Zhang Jianjun didn't see Qi Zhiqiang until around nine o'clock. He seemed older, and his posture wasn't as upright. Compared to Wei Shufang, the two didn't look like they were the same age.
Qi Zhiqiang also saw Wei Shuying, and the two greeted and entertained each other like ordinary relatives.
Qi Zhiqiang may not have forgotten Wei Shuying, but Wei Shuying has already let go. She has Qiao Yicheng, Erqiang, Sanli, and Simei, and she wants to consider her children's feelings more.
Wei Shufang seemed to regret her actions; her eyes held a hint of apology as she looked at Qi Zhiqiang. Zhang Jianjun had heard from Wu Fenglan that there was a rumor about a wealthy man's "down-on-his-luck young master" in Taiwan who wanted to pursue Wei Shufang, but she hadn't agreed. Later, because he had bothered Wei Shufang several times, Qi Xiaoyi had even beaten the man up.
It seems Wei Shufang still has some feelings for Qi Zhiqiang. But Qi Zhiqiang is quite different; he only has his white moonlight in his heart.
The three Qi siblings also came with Wei Shufang. They remained silent in the background, only shouting a few words when the atmosphere was right.
Zhang Jianjun helped Qiao Erqiang borrow six cars to use as wedding cars, and Zhang Jianjun also got into the mood and acted as a driver. He drove the cars to the small courtyard that Zhang Jianjun had rented for Qiao Erqiang, and then the wedding party consisting of Qiao Yicheng and Qi Weimin also stopped and got out of the cars one after another.
The wedding procession consisted of six cars, making quite a grand affair. Mr. Sun, who hadn't moved from bed for years, trembled with excitement, while Mrs. Sun changed into a clean, tidy light brown coat, looking both joyful and dignified. However, relatively few of the Sun family's relatives had come, making the occasion seem somewhat modest compared to the lively atmosphere at the Qiao family's home.
The wedding ceremony was simple; only ten years had passed, so there weren't many formalities. Qiao Simei, however, was the most mischievous. She led everyone in making a ruckus, having Qiao Erqiang and Sun Shaofen play a game. After the two of them snatched the classic apple, Qiao Simei wasn't satisfied and had them use their noses to pick up chopsticks.
The wedding banquet was still held at a restaurant; very few people would cook at home anymore. After the meal, the wedding came to an end.
Zhang Jianjun found Qiao Erqiang, who was completely drunk, and Sun Shaofen, who was supporting him. "Erqiang, this is the property certificate for your house. The name has been transferred to your names. Consider it my wedding gift to you."
"This is too valuable, we can't accept it!" Qiao Erqiang even forgot he was "drunk" and sobered up instantly. Fortunately, there weren't many customers left, but he quickly realized his mistake and gave an awkward laugh.
Zhang Jianjun didn't take it back either. "It was originally prepared for you guys. You've called me 'brother' for so many years, I can't let you call me that for nothing!"
Sun Shaofen was quite content with her current life. Although she hadn't gone to university, it was completely different from the miserable life she had imagined. Perhaps it was all because of Zhang Jianjun. Sun Shaofen glanced at Qiao Erqiang again—fools sometimes have all the luck!
After getting married, Qiao Erqiang moved into the small courtyard where Sun Shaofen used to live. But the courtyard now belonged to the Qiao family, so it wasn't considered a case of him marrying into the family. Qiao Erqiang didn't feel any guilt about it.
Not long after their marriage, Qiao Simei came to call the two of them home for dinner.
Qiao Erqiang was curious about why, and Qiao Simei said with a grin, "Big brother got accepted into the TV station!"
"We have to go back and celebrate!" Qiao Erqiang was also very happy. A television station is a highly sought-after job; it's very difficult to get in.
Sun Shaofen stopped Qiao Erqiang, "Don't rush off yet, prepare some money and buy your brother a gift!"
Since they were already married, Qiao Erqiang thought Sun Shaofen was right, so the three of them went to the mall for a stroll before going back.
"Big brother, come here, big brother!" Qiao Simei called out to Qiao Yicheng as soon as she entered the room.
Qiao Yicheng thought something had happened and hurriedly came out from the inner room. "What's wrong?"
Qiao Erqiang handed over a suit. "Brother, Si Mei said that you will be a journalist from now on. This is a small token of our appreciation from Shao Fen and me."
Qiao Yicheng was somewhat touched, but he still refused, saying, "You guys keep them for yourselves!"
Wei Shuying also advised Qiao Yicheng, "Your brother and sister-in-law bought them for you, so just accept them!"
Qiao Yicheng reluctantly accepted it.
That evening, everyone cooked a delicious meal to celebrate Qiao Yicheng's birthday, and also invited Zhang Jianjun and Wu Fenglan.
Upon hearing this news, Zhang Jianjun thought to himself, "Qiao Yicheng is probably doomed to perish in Ye Xiaolang's clutches!"
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Three and a half months later, Qiao Simei took the college entrance examination. She estimated her score and went to ask Zhang Jianjun for his opinion. Zhang Jianjun suggested that she go to the School of Auditing.
This school isn't called a university yet; it's still a college. But in less than two years, it will be renamed a university. Zhang Jianjun happens to know about this school, so he can get a good deal by enrolling now.
The grading process was already quite fast, but the results weren't released until early August. Qiao Simei hadn't accurately estimated her score, but she still received an acceptance letter from the School of Auditing.
Upon receiving the acceptance letter, Qiao Simei jumped and danced with joy, then grabbed Qiao Sanli and showered her with kisses. Qiao Sanli wiped away her drool in disgust for a long time.
"It's just getting into college, it's not that hard, you don't have to be like this!"
"Do you know how hard I worked to get into university?" Qiao Simei said indignantly.
Qiao Sanli pulled all the novels out of Qiao Simei's drawer. "This is all the effort you've put in! Do you think I don't know anything?"
Qiao Simei immediately backed down, "Sister! My prettiest sister! Please don't tell Brother Jun, okay? I'm afraid he'll make me memorize it again. Reading these kinds of novels is fine, but memorizing them is so boring!"
"You know it's boring, why are you still watching?" Zhang Jianjun's voice came from outside.
Qiao Simei froze instantly.
Seeing Qiao Simei's pale face, Zhang Jianjun laughed, "Don't be afraid, you're eighteen now, not a child anymore. I won't discipline you like before. Bring me your admission notice, let me see it!"
Qiao Simei came back to life, skipped over, and handed the admission notice to Zhang Jianjun.
"Brother Jun, you're half behind this acceptance letter!" Qiao Simei smiled broadly. She knew that she was able to get into university entirely thanks to Zhang Jianjun's help. She knew how poor her self-discipline was; without Zhang Jianjun, she might not have even been able to attend a vocational school.
Upon hearing Qiao Simei's words, Zhang Jianjun held up the notice, pretending to tear it open, and said, "Since you say so, then I'll take my half!"
Startled, Qiao Simei rushed over and hugged Zhang Jianjun, crying, "Brother Jun, calm down! Don't be impulsive!"
At this moment, Qiao Yicheng also returned. Seeing Qiao Simei hugging Zhang Jianjun, he immediately scolded, "Simei, what are you doing? How old are you? How can you be so reckless!"
He actually meant to say that one should love oneself, but with Zhang Jianjun present, he felt awkward saying it aloud, so he changed his approach.
After releasing Zhang Jianjun, Qiao Simei's face instantly turned into a wronged expression. "Brother Jun wanted to tear up my admission notice! You didn't care about him, but you actually came to talk to me? You're such a bad brother, you're really making me angry!"
"Notification letter? What notification letter?"
Zhang Jianjun swayed, "Si Mei got into university!"
Qiao Yicheng was overjoyed to hear the news. Three of the four Qiao siblings had been admitted to university, a rare occurrence even in the surrounding districts and counties.
"I'm going to find Mom! I'll tell her the news and make her happy too!" Qiao Yicheng missed his mother the most, and the first person he thought of after receiving the news was his elderly mother.